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vivo V19 vs vivo V21 5G

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Overview
ReleasedApril 2020May 2021
Display
Screen size6.44″6.44″
Resolution2400 × 10802404 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits800 nits
Display typeE3 Super AMOLED with dual camera cutout; refresh rate not published in surviving maker sheetsE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080
Brightness detailGlobal maker overview lists 800 nits peak; Gadgetbyte quotes 1,200 nits, so the maker figure controls500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM
Always-on displayAlways-on display, GadgetbyteAlways-on display, TechAdvisor
Display features100% DCI-P3; TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and low-brightness anti-flicker mode; maker claims 42% less harmful blue light than E2 OLEDHDR10+, 6,000,000:1 contrast; 60 Hz default with Smart Switch, 60 Hz and 90 Hz settings; some applications remain at 60 Hz
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 712MediaTek Dimensity 800U
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU10 nm octa-core processor up to 2.3 GHz; this is the global Snapdragon 712 model, distinct from the Indonesian Snapdragon 675 V197 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 616, Gadgets360–
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage; 128 GB or 256 GB plus dedicated microSD slotUFS 2.2; 8 GB physical RAM with 128 GB or 256 GB storage globally; global overview describes 3 GB extended RAM from storage, current India overview describes 4 GB; UK 128 GB model identified by TechAdvisor and TechRadar
CoolingCopper tube liquid cooling; maker claims CPU junction temperature reduction of 3–7℃–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP44 MP
Main cameraf/1.79Autofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2f/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction
Front cameraMain 32 MP f/2.08 plus 8 MP f/2.28 ultrawide with 105° lens angle; distortion correction and screen-based selfie lightAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps without stabilisation; EIS at 1080p at 30 fps, Gadgetbyte; Ultra Stable Video and Art Portrait VideoRear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fps
Front video1080p recording, Gadgets360; Ultra Stable Selfie Video with EIS4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie Video
Camera features2 MP f/2.4 macro and 2 MP f/2.4 bokeh cameras; Super Night modes; Art Portrait features vary by region, with a reduced feature set in India2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm focus distance; eye autofocus, night portrait, dual-view video, double exposure and multi-style portrait
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacityTypical capacity
Wired chargingFlashCharge 2.0; global maker claims 54% in 30 minutes in laboratory tests11 V/3 A FlashCharge adapter; up to 63% in 30 minutes in maker laboratory tests at 25℃ ±1℃, starting at 1% with screen off; actual charging power varies
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, TechAdvisor
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186.5 g176 g
Thickness8.5 mm7.29 mm
Height × width159.64 × 75.04 mm159.68 × 73.9 mm
MaterialsGlass back; India maker store specifies sixth-generation Gorilla GlassAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back description
ColoursGlobal Gleam Black and Sleek Silver; India Piano Black and Mystic SilverDusk Blue at 176 g and 7.29 mm; Sunset Dazzle and Arctic White at 177 g and 7.39 mm; UK maker release lists Dusk Blue and Sunset Dazzle
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningIn-display fingerprint scanning
SensorsAmbient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscope; global sheet misplaces fingerprint text under the accelerometer entryAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscope
SpeakersSingle bottom speaker, GadgetbyteSingle speaker, TechAdvisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with Funtouch OS 10Funtouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviews
In the boxPhone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective filmPhone, headset, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, earphone jack adapter, SIM eject tool, case and applied protective film; accessories vary by region
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD B38/39/40/41; India store appears to swap FDD and TDD labels, so these are global bandsGlobal bands GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41F as printed by maker; 5G n1/3/7/28/41/78; SA and NSA subject to carrier and software
SIMDual nano-SIM with dedicated microSD slot and dual standbyHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks only
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1
NFCNot supported on the India review unit, Gadgets360Supported in Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; NFC-eSE in Indonesia; other regions not confirmed by global sheet
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, Gadgets360USB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisor
PositioningGlobal GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS; India store lists GPS, Galileo and GLONASSGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS

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